LUANDA — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this afternoon received a courtesy call from Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini of Eswatini on the margins of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa in Luanda, Angola.
Prime Minister Dlamini delivered a message of solidarity from His Majesty King Mswati III, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the AU’s efforts towards the peaceful prevention and resolution of conflicts across the continent. He said Eswatini was ready to work closely with the AU in advancing this shared objective.
In his message, King Mswati III called for enhanced cooperation and coordination among the AU, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the United Nations and other relevant stakeholders to promote coherent and effective approaches to conflict prevention, management and resolution. 
Chairperson Youssouf expressed appreciation for the message of solidarity and paid tribute to King Mswati III for his leadership and continued commitment to peace and stability on the continent. He commended Eswatini for its contribution to the promotion of peace and stability and welcomed its readiness to strengthen cooperation with the AU.
The AU chair assured the Prime Minister that the proposals conveyed by His Majesty would receive due consideration, noting that they were fully consistent with and complementary to the mandate and objectives of the AU. He also expressed appreciation for the important role played by SADC in advancing regional development, peace, security and preventive diplomacy.
